There are plenty of controversies surrounding Spotify, but what really made me cancel my subscription was the fact that they ran recruitment ads for ICE. Boycott Spotify!
Companies can't ditch Office because they can't ditch Excel.
Really? What about all the governments switching to LibreOffice?
Denmark's Ministry of Digital Affairs is embarking on a significant transition from Microsoft Office to the open-source suite LibreOffice, marking a pivotal step toward enhancing the nation's digital sovereignty. This move reflects a broader European trend where governments are reevaluating their reliance on proprietary software to gain greater control over their digital infrastructures.
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The migration is planned in phases, with half of the Ministry's staff transitioning between June and August, and the remainder by November 2025. This phased approach aims to ensure a smooth transition, allowing time to address any technical challenges that may arise.
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...the German state of Schleswig-Holstein announced plans in April 2024 to migrate 30,000 PCs from Microsoft Windows and Office to Linux and LibreOffice. This decision was motivated by the desire to achieve digital sovereignty and reduce dependence on proprietary software vendors. Similarly, the French city of Toulouse migrated 90% of its desktops to LibreOffice between 2011 and 2014, resulting in significant cost savings and increased control over its IT infrastructure.